Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. of San Diego, CA announced on January 16 that it will participate in a multiple award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for U.S. Army advanced communication systems. The new Global Tactical Advanced Communication Systems II (GTACS II) contract vehicle will allow multiple companies to compete for up to $5.1 billion over a ten year period to support the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) and Project Manager Tactical Network (PM Tactical Network).
The
GTACS II contract will provide an acquisition vehicle for Kratos’ broad array
of communications technology, including satellite solutions for signal
processing to advanced cybersecurity products, command and control, virtual
communications, SATCOM and tactical protected communications. Kratos has
assembled an elite sub-contractor team, including both large and small companies
to address GTACS II mission requirements. Members of the sub-contracting team
were chosen based on specific strengths that complement Kratos capabilities to
provide innovative, flexible, open-architecture tactical communications
solutions. The team includes TMC Design Corporation, Navigator Development
Group Inc., Modern Technology Solutions, Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. and
Ball Aerospace and Technology Corporation.
The
U.S. Army seeks to rapidly develop technology to support networked battle
command solutions. GTACS II will support the funding and is expected to run
through January 5, 2030 with a five-year base period and a five-year option
period. This contract vehicle may be used by other agencies and organizations
in support of their missions.
“Kratos has a unique combination of terrestrial, airborne, and space communication capabilities. When integrated with strengths in system engineering, hardware manufacturing, software development, training and field support, they form an innovative, responsive, and best value supplier for GTACS II customers,” said Frank Backes, senior vice president, Kratos Space. He continued, “Efforts Kratos has put together with its partners will help the Army achieve its goal of accelerating the adoption of communication technologies supporting multiple domains.”
Source: Kratos
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